Planning appeal decision
27 Lindridge Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2QJ
Planning appeal 3283158 at 27 Lindridge Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2QJ (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, street scene and the area.
double-storey side and single-storey rear extensions. Internal remodel to a 8-bed HMO
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Williamson J
- Postcode
- B90 2QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, street scene and the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of existing neighbouring properties
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers
What decided it
The absence of substantive evidence to support the Council's concerns about noise and disturbance from the additional 2 residents, combined with the acceptable design of the extensions and adequate living conditions for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P15Policy P14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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